After the start of the second half, the two sides played a bit of a stalemate. West Brom had high morale and wanted to grab the opening.
But Manchester United put up a good fence and didn't give West Brom a chance at all.
In the 52nd minute, West Brom made a fierce attack. After 7 minutes, Manchester United's offensive opportunity finally came.
Fletcher intercepted the opponent's ball in the midfield and found Rooney with a through ball.
Rooney took the ball on the right. Facing the defense of West Brom's left back Čech, he made a fake move to get away from the angle, and then accelerated to the bottom.
Čech was left behind, Rooney made a pass.
The power of the ball is stronger and the height is higher. Berbatov takes off in the middle to compete for the top...
But the ball flew over his head and flew to the back point.
Zhang Kuang has already passed his position and is about to see the ball fly out of the baseline.
Just when everyone thought the ball would go out of bounds, Zhang Kuang made an incredible move.
His body was almost parallel to the ground, his right leg was swung back high, and he used his heel to lightly hook the flying ball...
The ball changed direction, drew a strange arc, passed over Carson's head, and fell into the far corner of the goal.
1:3.
The Hawthorns was quiet for two seconds.
No one realized what just happened.
Even Carson was stunned on the spot, looking back at the ball in the goal with an expression on his face like "How did this get in?"
Martin·Tyler was stunned for a moment, and then burst out in exclamation. "GOOOOOOOAL! Oh buy it, oh buy it, let's go in! The scorpion is wagging its tail! The scorpion is wagging its tail!
Zhang Kuang hooked the ball into the goal with a scorpion tail! This is crazy! Premier League There was a scorpion tail goal on the field!"
Rob·Hawthorn: "This ball is so crazy! Zhang Kuang's body flexibility and ball feel are simply incredible. The ball was about to go out of the baseline, and he hooked the ball into the goal from behind with his feet.
You can only see this kind of goal in street football or on the training ground. Seeing it on the Premier League stadium is simply a visual feast! I don't know how to describe it!"
Zhang Kuang got up from the ground, grinned, ran to the corner flag area, and made his signature celebration move.
Berbatov was the first to rush over and hug him. "How the hell did you do that?! The ball almost went out of the baseline!"
Zhang Kuang laughed loudly, "I'm confused! I saw the ball was about to go out, so I stretched my foot back, but I didn't expect it to go in!"
"You're blinded?! Then you're so blinded!" Rooney also ran over and rubbed his hair vigorously.
Berbatov patted Zhang Kuang on the back. "Teach me something next time, I also want to be fooled."
On the bench, Ferguson covered his face and laughed. He shook his head and said to himself, "This kid..."
He Wei: "The phoenix dances for nine days, and the scorpion tail seduces the soul! Zhang Kuang's scorpion tail swing is a work of art! Rooney's cross was originally too powerful, and everyone thought the ball would go out of the baseline, but Zhang Kuang hooked the ball into the goal with an incredible move.
This goal is enough to compete for the best of the year! He is almost horizontal in the air, swings his right leg from behind to hook the ball, and can hook the ball into the goal. This ability to control his body is terrifying!"
Xu Yang: "Yes, this is indeed a bit exaggerated. It's almost the bottom line and it can hook the ball into the goal!"
There are not many people in the world who can achieve this kind of ability."
West Brom Goalkeeper Carson suddenly fell to his knees on the ground, holding his head in his hands, with a look of disbelief on his face.
He gave up when he saw the ball flying toward the baseline, but the ball was hooked back and scored.
After a long time, he fished the ball out of the net and kicked it towards the center circle with a look of helplessness on his face.
The camera showed Zhang Kuang, who was surrounded by his teammates, smiling and patting the grass clippings on his body.
The Manchester United Expeditionary Forces in the visiting team's stands sang his name in unison, and the singing overwhelmed the noise of the entire stadium.
He Qigang embraced Guo Jingjing excitedly. At this time, the live camera happened to come over, and was discovered by Hong Kong's commentator and the audience.
"Wow, look, who do we see? The eldest son of the He Family, and his mainland girlfriend, they are embracing each other passionately."
"Also, there are Hong Kong Team's team members next to me. Hong Kong Team all went to watch Zhang Kuang's football match."
"Why didn't the media report this? When did they go?"
"Ha, look, Zhang Kuang is showing love to them."
"It seems that they have gotten together. Fans don't have to worry that Zhang Kuang is not familiar with the players. On the contrary, although they have not played a game together, they are already familiar with each other."
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In the 58th minute, Ferguson made the first substitution adjustment, Fabio replaced Gary·Neville.
The old captain's 400th Premier League performance ended in the 58th minute. When he left the field, all Manchester United fans stood up and applauded, and even many West Brom fans clapped their hands.
Neville waved his hand, walked to the bench, sat on the chair and let out a long sigh of relief.
In the 63rd minute, the game took another turn.
Thomas dribbled the ball into the penalty area, Ferdinand stretched his feet from the side and behind to intercept, and Thomas fell to the ground.
Referee Foy decisively awarded a penalty kick.
The fans of the Hawthorns were excited instantly, and Odemwingie held the ball and walked towards the penalty spot.
"West Brom gets a penalty kick!" Martin·Tyler said, "Ferdinand This ball is indeed a foul, Thomas has already broken into the penalty area, and Ferdinand's extended foot did not touch the ball, directly tripping Thomas. This is West Brom's best chance to win back a victory."
Di Matteo clenched his fists nervously on the sidelines and pursed his lips.
Odemwingie Take a deep breath, place the ball, take a few steps back, run up, and push the ball!!
The ball missed the right post, penalty kick, missed!
The Hawthorns It was momentarily silent.
The more than 20,000 home fans were silent collectively, as if someone had choked them.
Odemwingie knelt on the ground with his head in his hands, Di Matteo shook his head and smiled bitterly, then sat down on the coach's bench. The players on the bench collectively covered their faces.
"Missed the penalty!" Martin·Tyler shouted, "Odemwingie's penalty missed the goal post!
West Brom missed the best opportunity to narrow the score! This is a huge blow to their taxi morale!"
Rob·Hawthorn: "Odemwingie is too nervous.
His steps were unsteady when he took the run-up, and his ankle was not tightened when he pushed the ball, causing the ball to miss the goal.
Penalty kicks under this kind of pressure test not only skills, but also psychological quality. Unfortunately, he did not pass the test."
Kuszczak stood in front of the goal, looked at the missed ball with his hands on his hips, and let out a long sigh of relief.
Zhang Kuang ran over and patted his shoulder. "It's okay, he didn't make it, it's God's will."
In the 67th minute, Manchester United got a corner kick.
This time, standing in the corner flag area is Zhang Kuang.
Everyone was stunned. This was the first time Zhang Kuang took a corner kick in the Manchester United game.
Previously, corner kicks had always been taken by Giggs or Carrick, but today Giggs took a break, Carrick stood in the penalty area preparing to fight for the top, and Zhang Kuang took the initiative to walk to the corner flag area.
"Zhang Kuang took the corner kick?" Martin·Tyler said, "This is a bit surprising. Has he taken the corner kick before at Auxerre? It seems not. Ferguson What kind of tactical arrangement is this?"
Zhang Kuang Place the ball, take a few steps back, take a deep breath, and then kick the ball with your right foot.
The ball drew an inward arc, bypassed the defensive player at the front point, and accurately landed at the front of the small penalty area.
Berbatov jumped high in the crowd, timing his bounce just right, and hit the goal with a powerful header.
Carson was half a beat too slow to react, and the ball had already flown past his hand and into the goal.
1:4.
"GOOOOOOOOOOOAL, Berbatov headed the goal and it went in!" Martin·Tyler shouted, "Zhang Kuang's corner kick assist! Is this the first time he has directly participated in this game?
Two goals and two assists! This is too scary! He was involved in all four goals of Manchester United!"
Rob·Hawthorn: "The key is that Zhang Kuang gave an assist the first time he took a corner kick! This is outrageous!! Has he ever practiced corner kicks in training?"
Or is this purely talent? Look at his footwork and placement when he shoots free throws, they are as precise as if they were measured with a ruler.
It's not like a winger taking a corner kick for the first time at all."
Zhang Kuang corner flag area, waving towards Berbatov.
Berba ran over excitedly, and the two clapped their hands to celebrate.
Zhang Kuang said with a smile, "I asked you to teach you how to fool me, now I will teach you."
Berba chuckled, "Damn it, this is called Meng? This is called precision guidance."
He Wei: "Zhang Kuang adjusted his steps several times before taking the corner kick. It was obvious that he prepared carefully. The ball landed accurately, making Berba feel very comfortable.
With two goals and two assists, Zhang Kuang almost dominated the game by himself today. This is the real 'one man carries the whole game'."
In the 71st minute, Manchester United changed two players in a row, Obertan came off and Gibson came on; Berbatov came off and Park Ji-sung came on.
After the double substitution, the team strengthened the midfield interception and pushed Zhang Kuang to the center position as the fulcrum for grabbing points in the penalty area.
At the last moment of the game, the situation on the field suddenly changed.
In the 82nd minute, Brunt ferociously tackled Zhang Kuang in the midfield, and his shoe spikes directly hit Zhang Kuang's calf.
Zhang Kuang rolled half a circle, grass clippings flying.
Foy ran over and showed Brunt a yellow card.
Zhang Kuang got up from the ground, looked down at the shoe prints on his calves, and then glanced at Brunt.
Brunt is spreading his hands to show his innocence.
Zhang Kuang had no expression on his face. After the kick-off, he followed Brunt. When the ball was passed to Brunt, Zhang Kuang made a tackle and stepped on Brunt's calf.
Brunt screamed and fell to the ground. Fortunately, Zhang Kuang was merciful and only caused him some pain without being cruel.
The whole court was in an uproar. West Brom players immediately surrounded them, and Manchester United players also rushed over to separate themselves.
Foy ran over and showed Zhang Kuang a yellow card.
"Zhang Kuang! A retaliatory move!" Martin·Tyler shouted, "This is completely unnecessary! Brunt's tackle is indeed fierce, but Zhang Kuang's step on it is completely taking the initiative to apply for a yellow card! If Foy is more ruthless, a red card is possible!"
Rob·Hawthorn: "Zhang was too impulsive just now. Brunt's tackle did cause him a lot of damage, but if he responded in this way on the court, he would probably suffer a big loss.
Fortunately, Foy was only given a yellow card, otherwise Manchester United would have one less person to fight, and it would be difficult to predict the rest of the game."
Zhang Kuang didn't defend himself. He patted the muddy water on his jersey and walked away expressionlessly.
Ferguson shook his head on the sidelines and muttered something. The shape of his mouth seemed to be saying, "This brat is too vengeful."
In the 84th minute, Fabio, who came on as a substitute, tackled Thomas fiercely from the wing and also received a yellow card.
In the 88th minute, Rooney got the ball in the midfield, and Brunt made a black foot again. The spikes directly scratched Rooney's calf.
Rooney screamed and fell to the ground, covering his legs and rolling.
The team doctor quickly arrived and after a simple ice check, Rooney was unable to stand and was helped off the field to the bench.
The referee did not give Brunt a yellow card, thinking that he had no intention of intentional harm, which made Manchester United players very angry.
"Rooney is injured!" Martin·Tyler said, "Brunt kicked it for the second time tonight! Last time it was Zhang Kuang, this time it's Rooney! West Brom's foul tactics are so dirty!"
Ferguson stood on the sidelines, his face ashen.
He has used up three substitutions, Rooney cannot continue the game, and Manchester United can only play with 10 players.
Zhang Kuang frowned and walked to the sidelines to take a look at Rooney's injury.
Rooney gritted his teeth and waved his hand toward the court. "I'm fine. You go back and win the game."
Zhang Kuang nodded, turned around and walked back to the venue.
In injury time, Rooney actually limped back to the field.
Manchester United fans burst into warm applause and cheers. Rooney gritted his teeth and persisted in playing the rest of the game. He was obviously enduring pain every step he ran, but he just refused to get off the field.
In stoppage time, Vidić received a yellow card for uprooting Tchoyi in the midfield, and Ferdinand also received a yellow card for delaying the service time of the sideline ball.
West Brom pressed the siege across the board, creating threats with continuous long-range shots, but the Manchester United defense line was united and finally maintained the score of 4-1.
The final whistle sounded, Manchester United defeated West Brom 4-1 in the away game.
Zhang Kuang scored two goals and provided two assists, and was undoubtedly named the best player in the game.
Rooney was supported by the team doctor and walked towards the player tunnel. Although he was smiling, an ice pack was already wrapped around his calf.
After the game, Zhang Kuang received the best player award. He was wiping his face with a towel when being interviewed by Sky Sports.
Reporter: "Zhang, congratulations on winning the game again, and you also scored two goals and two assists in this game. How would you evaluate this game?"
Zhang Kuang: "It's an honor to win the best of the match again. Today's game was very difficult. Everyone saw that West Brom is very tenacious and has been trying to resist.
However, the strength of Manchester United is to make it impossible for opponents to resist, so they were a little anxious in the second half of the second half and played a bit vulgarly. I hope there will be less such vulgarity in future games."
Reporter: "What do you think about Neville's missed penalty kick and Rooney's injury?"
Zhang Kuang:"This is football, anything can happen on the football field."
Reporter: "I heard that Nani is leaving the team and you were the one who pushed him out. What do you think of this?"
Zhang Kuang: "This is a rumor. I have no competition with him, so how can I squeeze him? Is it hard to squeeze him? I don't like him and squeeze him? I'm not that boring. Don't spread such rumors."
Reporter: "You give away benefits to fans through lottery draws. Some people say that you are forcing other stars to do the same and that you are destroying other people's freedom. What do you think of this?"
Zhang Kuang: "Don't kidnap me morally. I will explain it to everyone on my social account. I have no intention of kidnapping other stars. I just want to give back to the fans who support me. I am not forcing other stars to do the same."
Reporter: "How did you get that scorpion tail?"
Zhang Kuang smiled, "I told you that I was deceived, do you believe it?"
The reporter asked, "What about the kick you stepped on Brunt? Was it also a misunderstanding?"
Zhang Kuang's smile faded a little, "He shoveled mine first. I admit that I was impulsive. I will control myself next time."
Reporter: "Okay, thank you for accepting the interview, and I wish you a happy life!"
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When Ferguson was asked about Zhang Kuang's yellow card at the press conference, he chewed gum and said with a hint of helplessness in his tone, "His retaliation seemed deliberate and not smart. I will talk to him when I get back."
He needs to learn to control his emotions. But having said that, Brunt's two tackles were indeed brutal, and the referee should have taken more care of them."
Rooney's injury was confirmed to be just a skin injury and he could recover after a few days of rest.
Di Matteo could not hide his disappointment at the press conference. "We had many shots throughout the game, but we lost the game.
Neville That goal should have been a penalty kick, Odemwingie missed the penalty kick again, the luck was not on our side at all."
Morrison said in an interview, "I scored one of the most beautiful goals in my career, but failed to help the team score points. This feeling is very uncomfortable."
Many people have spoken out, but only Zhang Kuang's interview was put on the front page of "The Guardian".
The title is. "Zhang Kuang dominated the Hawthorns with two goals and two assists, but that yellow card made Ferguson frown."
"Sky Sports" front page title. "Rooney is injured, Zhang Kuang is still strong, Manchester United easily breaks through the Hawthorns"
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After the game, Zhang Kuang washed up and invited the Hong Kong Football Team players to take a photo with the Manchester United players, and then he went to prepare the team for L'Équipe to leave.